Nandgaonनंदगांव
Krishna's childhood village, where the men take their turn at Lathmar Holi the day after Barsana.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMathura, Uttar Pradesh
Braj & Agra
Braj & Agra
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March and 25 February to 20 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyNandgaon, Kosi Kalan
EntryFree
About Nandgaon
Where Krishna is said to have grown up in the house of Nand and Yashoda, on the Nandishwar hill 8 km from Barsana. The Nand Bhavan temple on top has Nand, Yashoda, Krishna and Balram together, and the men of Nandgaon go to Barsana for the Lathmar Holi and are beaten in return the next day at home. Pan Sarovar tank below the hill is quiet.
What to see and do
- Nand Bhavan on Nandishwar hill
- Lathmar Holi, the day after Barsana
- Pan Sarovar
- Braj village lanes
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